The Way Of All Flesh Fall 2009 Tour

Date: Friday, October 9, 2009

Location: Logan Square Auditorium, Chicago, Ill

Bands:

Gojira (Headliner)
Burst (Direct support)
Zoroaster
Diamond Plate

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Even though Gojira are on the road supporting Metallica, they managed to schedule some off-dates, which played into my favor as Chicago was one of the dates. I arrived slightly before the doors opened to find I was one of the first people at the venue. Once the doors opened, I purchased a tour shirt and made my way to front row center, where I would be planted from start to finish.

Diamond Plate

Local band from around the Chicagoland area. I recognize their guitarist from going to the many shows I attend. They played thrash metal along the lines of this modern wave currently going on. I take it these lads were young(er) yet they were very energetic and managed to bring a fresh taste to the old school sound. Overall, I wouldn’t mind seeing Diamond Plate again in the future. DO NOT HAVE A SETLIST other than they ended with Criminal Justice (I think).

Zoroaster

Just sounded like noise and it hurt my ears. Literally. Worst band of the night.

Burst

A pleasant surprise to the evening. Sadly, it was overshadowed in a way by this being Burst’s one and only Chicago show, and second to last show in the US, and third to last show EVER. It is truly a shame because Burst showed good musicianship while interacting with the crowd yet not being egotistical as they lit the stage on fire. They played around thirty-five minutes. Good blend of heavy metal and progressive. I do not have a setlist although I truly wish I did.

Gojira

My honest opinion going into this show after seeing the setlist was “This was going to be a watered down version of the tour from May.” Gojira are a force to be reckoned with live, and if you take out the drum solo (which was really lackluster, I’m sorry, sue me), their set was beast. Highlights for me were “The Art Of Dying” and “Where Dragons Dwell”. I managed to score 2 guitar picks after the set when the band shook everyones hands, took pics, and talked. These guys surely have class to go with their amazing music. Setlist was as follows:

Oroborous
The Heaviest Matter of the Universe
Backbone
Lizard Skin
Ocean Planet
The Art of Dying
Drum Solo
Remembrance
Flying Whales
Where Dragons Dwell
Toxic Garbage Island
Vacuity